Ewing trustees approve Ash Street improvements

One street in Ewing will see improvements, following discussion during the Jan. 13 board of trustees meeting held at city hall.

Chairman Kane Fry called for comments about the condition of Ash Street, which runs parallel to Highway 275, near White Star Oil Company and Farmers Pride Cooperative.

"It's a muddy mess," said former village clerk Sharon Swails.

Fry asked village maintenance supervisor Alan Potter if river rock or red work would be appropriate for the area.

"There's a giant dip," Fry said, instructing Potter to grade the road.

The chairman said at one time, salt rock had been added....